Voidfighter - First Impressions

I pre-ordered Voidfighter and I received it on my Kindle this morning.

Like a kid on Christmas, I immediately opened it up and have perused it for a bit.

Anticipation, But Why?

I have eagerly anticipated this game since I pre-ordered it a couple of months ago. Which is odd considering that this game does not fit into my current gaming preferences.

A couple of features that go against my preferences:

• Big (for me) board - Recommended for a 3' by 4' space. I don't have a space that big.
• Multiple dice types - based on a ship or pilot's rating, players roll 2D4 up to 2D12. I typically hate "groping for dice" mechanisms.

Usually, these characteristics would be enough for me to reject a set of rules.

So why was I so excited about this? A few reasons:

• I read that it had a campaign system. VERY interested
• Miniatures agnostic - can use any ship models
• Simple movement rules but with special maneuvers to add some spice
• Perhaps I could introduce it to my summer gaming group

Does It Measure Up?

I have not read the rules completely. I have merely been scanning it so far. But I like what I see.

• Movement is simple and should be easy to teach if I want to introduce it to my gaming group
• The campaign system (my initial draw) seems very playable
• LOTS of scenarios (12 in fact)
• LOTS of ships stats plus rules to make your own

So that's my very early first impressions, I'll post more as I delve deeper.